
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA from $1,800 (190 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Paradise Valley area of South San Francisco.


Altitude Apartments

362 Alida Way

Clubview Apartment Homes

Nine88 Apartments

515 Cypress Ave

502 Commercial Ave

537 Grand Ave

517 Linden Ave

674 Grand Ave
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618 Olive Ave

549 Commercial Ave

544 Commercial Ave

120 Gardiner Ave

The Antoinette Apartments

1059-1065 Grand Ave

25 Lewis Ave

S & L Hotel

629 S Miller Ave

352 Susie Way
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805-809 Baden Ave

410 Maple Ave

236 Armour Ave

308 Susie Way

986 Nora Way

972 Sandra Ct

15 Spruce Ave

226 Armour Ave

149 Gardiner Ave

404 Spruce Ave
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505-507 Baden Ave

144 Country Club Dr

321 Commercial Ave

124 Green St

470 Baden Ave

217 California Ave

570 Baden

946 Grand Ave

125-127 Chestnut Ave

850 Olive Ave
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360 Susie Way

332 Susie Way

200 Maple Ave

464 Miller Ave

364 Susie Way

401 Chestnut Ave

239 Armour Ave

521 Miller Ave

348 Commercial Ave

570 Railroad Ave
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Paradise Valley, South San Francisco, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Paradise Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley Studio Apartments | $3,070 | $2,174 | $3,325 |
| Paradise Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,057 | $2,095 | $7,502 |
| Paradise Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,477 | $2,950 | $8,384 |
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There are currently 190 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Paradise Valley Neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA.
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Cheapest Available Paradise Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Paradise Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Peninsula Pines Apartments priced from $2,167. 362 Alida Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,450. Here are the most affordable Paradise Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio,1BA | $2,167 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,525 |
| Altitude Apartments | S2 Building 200 | Studio,1BA | $3,272 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $4,453 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Paradise Valley, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Paradise Valley area is the $3.72 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Clubview Apartment Homes in the in the Pacific Heights neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Paradise Valley apartment is the Spruce Model at Nine88 Apartments starting at $4,467 with a $6.25 price per square foot in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Paradise Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clubview Apartment Homes | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.72 |
| Nine88 Apartments | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $6.25 |
| Altitude Apartments | S2 Building 200 | Studio ,1BA | $5.52 |
| 362 Alida Way | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.30 |
| Peninsula Pines Apartments | The Beach Pine | Studio ,1BA | $7.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Paradise Valley Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Paradise Valley?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Paradise Valley is at Peninsula Pines Apartments listed at $2,167.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Paradise Valley Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Paradise Valley Apartment is $2,450 at 362 Alida Way.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Paradise Valley Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Paradise Valley is starting from $3,171 at Peninsula Pines Apartments.
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